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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Madison Waymire runs down the chute to the finish line at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s two XC seniors make their mark on the young Hawkeye team

October 17, 2017

Marta Gonzalez and Madison Waymire are the only seniors on the women’s cross-country team, and they are not finished with the 2017 season. By Hanna Malzenski [email protected] The Iowa women’s...

Madison Waymire (right) and Andrea Shine run up a hill at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Harriers shine at Bradley Pink Invitational

October 15, 2017

Hawkeye cross-country finishes the regular season strong at the Bradley Pink Invitational in Peoria, Illinois. By Hanna Malzenski [email protected] Iowa cross-country ended its regular season...

The Iowa Men's Cross Counntry Team springs away from the starting boxes at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye cross-country closes regular season in Illinois

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] October 13, 2017

Iowa cross-country will wrap up its regular season at the familiar Bradley Pink Invitational in Peoria, Illinois. The regular season for Hawkeye cross-country will finish today at the Bradley Pink Classic...

Madison Waymire (right) and Andrea Shine run up a hill at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cross-country faced tough competition at Notre Dame

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] October 2, 2017

Hawkeye cross-country has returned home after a weekend in South Bend, Indiana, where the men and women participated in the difficult Joe Piane Invitational hosted by Notre Dame on Sept. 29. Iowa was...

Madison Waymire (right) and Andrea Shine run up a hill at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye cross-country facing tough competition in Indiana

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] September 29, 2017

Following a weekend free of competition, Hawkeye cross-country will travel today to South Bend, Indiana, to compete in the Joe Piane Invitational, hosted by Notre Dame. The Hawkeyes will face an intense...

FILE - Iowa runner Nathan Mylenek competes during the distance medley during a track meet in the Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

Iowa cross-country runner Mylenek making big strides for Hawkeyes

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] September 26, 2017

Sophomore Nathan Mylenek has started the season breaking records and pacing races. From the season-opener in Iowa City to the Woody Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska, the sophomore has done...

Ian Eklin kicks down a competitor at the finish line at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye cross country took home two individual titles in Nebraska

September 17, 2017

Hanna Malzenski [email protected] Hawkeye cross-country dominated the Woody Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sept. 16. The men’s team finished first, with four runners in the...

Iowa's Karson Sommer runs up a hill at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye cross country heads out west

September 15, 2017

[email protected] After a weekend off, the Iowa cross-country team will head to Lincoln, Nebraska, for the Woody Greeno Invitational. The women kick off their first road trip of the season...

Madison Waymire, right, and Andrea Shine run up a hill at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Cross-country record breakers dazzle in opener

September 12, 2017

By Hanna Malzenski [email protected] Hawkeye cross-country opened the 2017 season with record-breaking performances in the Hawkeye Invitational on Sept. 1. Both the men’s and women’s teams...

Iowa's Jeff Roberts sprints to the finish line at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Freshmen-harrier trio embraces new cross country season

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] September 11, 2017

In years past, Iowa’s cross-country team has boasted a young, freshman-heavy roster. This season is a bit different; the Hawkeyes have a strong upperclassman unit. However, Iowa’s freshmen didn’t...

Iowa's Karson Sommer runs up a hill at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Harriers rewrite record books in opener

Jim Geerdes, [email protected] September 5, 2017

The evening of Sept. 1 was meant for racing, and racing it held. The sun slowly set over Iowa’s first meet of the year, the Hawkeye Invitational, as the running began. The event featured eight...

Iowa's Ian Eklin trails behind other competitors at Drake Stadium during the Drake Relays on Thursday, April 27, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Cross-country looks for improvement in 2017

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] August 31, 2017

To start the 2017 season, Iowa cross country will host the Hawkeye Invitational today. The races will be run on the Ashton Cross-Country Course, starting with the women’s 4K at 6 p.m. and the men’s...